TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY
Brake will not hold.
Internal brake worn. See authorized dealer.
Tractor steers hard or
handles poorly.
Steering linkage is loose. See authorized dealer.
Improper tire inflation. See Check Tire Pressure section.
Front wheel spindle
bearings dry.
See authorized dealer.
Troubleshooting the Tractor (Continued)
PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY
Mower will not raise.
Lift linkage not properly
attached or damaged.
See authorized dealer.
Mower cut is uneven.
Mower not leveled
properly.
See authorized dealer.
Tractor tires not properly
inflated.
See Check Tire Pressure section.
Mower cut is rough
looking.
Engine speed too slow. Set to full throttle.
Ground speed too fast. Slow down.
Mower has other
problem.
See authorized dealer.
Engine stalls easily with
mower engaged.
Engine speed too slow. Set to full throttle.
Ground speed to fast. Slow down.
Dirty or clogged air filter. See Engine Manual.
Cutting height set too low. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass.
Engine not up to
operating temperature.
Run engine for several minutes to warm-up.
Starting mower in tall
grass.
Start the mower in a cleared area.
Excessive mower
vibration.
Mower has other
problem.
See authorized dealer.
Engine runs and tractor
drives, but mower will
not drive.
PTO not engaged. Engage the PTO.
Mower has other
problem.
See authorized dealer.
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